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Subject: Transport management
Case Topic: Consider in selecting the transportation mode and long-term core carrier.
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Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Factors of selecting transportation mode ----------------------------------- 4~5 1. Case study ------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Factors of selecting of long term core carrier------------------------------- 7 1. Case study ------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Conclusion --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Reference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Introduction :
I am the logistics manager of canned fruit manufacturing company located in Singapore and distribute the products to Asia Pacific region.
And considered in selecting the transportation mode and long-term core carrier.
Factors of selecting transportation mode :
Alternative modes are usually available to move shipment between any two points. The mode selection problem focuses on selecting the best mode to transport shipment considering mode capacities, costs handling requirements and distances .Several factors are important in selecting the transportation mode–frequency of service ,speed ,transit time , transit time variability ,cost ,availability ,safety ,security and customer service .Factor analysis ,weighted factor analysis ,and analytic hierarchic process can also be used for selecting mode .
When we need to selecting the mode of transport .Transport companies can offering a wide selection of services to us to shifting our canned fruit to desired destination. They often provide different modes of transport